Harley-davidson Dyna Super Glide vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Dyna Super Glide vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Harley-davidson Dyna Super Glide: 67 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 295 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Nightster: 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Dyna Super Glide
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
295 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,500 rpm
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
110 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
295 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Dyna Super Glide
7.5/10
"Honest, capable cruiser — buy smart and it won't disappoint."
Pros
+Handles well for Harley
+Twin-cam reliability proven
+Parts availability excellent
Cons
−Cam tensioner wear issue
−Earlier models vibrate badly
−Fuel economy genuinely poor
Harley-davidson Nightster
7.8/10
"A genuinely good motorcycle that earns respect beyond the badge."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is excellent
+Actually corners with confidence
+Low, manageable seat height
Cons
−Stock seat is punishment
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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